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On Sun, Oct 22, 2023 at 03:25:06PM +0000, rg738 wrote:

Hello,

I want to install Debian on my ASUS (Windows System 32) laptop. Could you please provide me with a link for the download and the information how to install it?

This is probably a better question to ask on the debian-user mailing list.

www.debian.org will give you download links for the .iso images and some information on how to install it. You can also search the Debian wiki
at wiki.debian.org

I'm assuming that the laptop is capable of running 64 bit software - the default netinst you download should work.

Is Debian compatible with OpenOffice, Firefox, Adobe, Protonmail, and Yandex?

Libreoffice rather than OpenOffice - yes. Firefox - yes. Adobe - various programs to deal with PDF. Protonmail and Yandex run within the browser, I think, so yes.

My laptop has crashed and I want to get rid of MS and at the moment Windows does not open at all.

Can I download Debian on another laptop on a USB or DVD and then start it on my laptop without Windows functioning? I can access command prompt.

Yes: I'd suggest Balena Etcher perhaps for an easy write under Windows that
is new-user friendly / Rufus in dd mode.

All the very best, as ever,

Andy Cater

Thank you.

Best regards,

Richard

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